Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to famed “Oriental Venice ” Suzhou under the lead of your personal expert guide with fully customizable itinerary. Immerse in the beauty of ancinet Chinese garden with UNESCO heritage,discover one-of-a-kind charms of water town with the picturesque networks of ancient canal and lively water markets. With different optional packages cater to your own travel needs.

Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.

Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 Bonsais while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.

Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved canal streets, have fun explore the authentical water markets, appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architectures with traditional lanterns, step back to ancient history watching people dressed up dynasty costumes, if you like , choose to take a private rickshaw ride navigate in the old alleys to experience charms of old lifes.

After the wonderful morning activities, you will make the stop at Qianqian street, the infusion of ancient and modern pedestrian road that showcase city’s vibrant culture and history, here take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from the guide.

In the afternoon, head to Huqiu scenic area, take a leisure stroll in the historic park, admire the 1000 years old leaning pagoda surrounded by lush green park , see seasonal colors as peach blossom or foliage in different periods of the year along the mile long riverside.

Next continue to Wuzhong gate,embark the sightseeing boat ( Boat ticket included if ” All Inclusive Package” is booked),cruise down the ancient grand canal while soaking up the picturesque water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street-Shantang street (Free entry) ,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see ancient city wall and learn the loal custom, history from your expert guide.

As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other sites:
1) Panmen Scenic area;
2) Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou;
3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple etc.

After the wonderful excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

• Bullet Train+Uber Taxi Option
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  Tour by Bullet Train+Uber Taxi: Great guide,round trip bullet train tickets, uber taxi fares are all included.(Lunch ,entrance fees pay as actual).
  Pickup included
• All Inclusive by Car Only
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  All Inclusive by Car Only : Guide,driver&car,lunch,1x garden ticket,boat ride all included.Travel between Shanghai &Suzhou by car,no bullet train ride.
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• BulletTrain+Private Car Option
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  BulletTrain&Private Car Option: Great guide,private local driver with car,round trip bullet train tickets are all included (Lunch and entrance pay as actual)
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• Tour by Private Car Only
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  Guide and Private Transfer: Great guide,driver & car are included.Tour conducted by car between Shanghai &Suzhou, no bullet train ride.
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• All Inclusive by Bullet Train
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  Great guide,round trip train fare,private local car with driver,1-garden ticket,tasty lunch, boat ride are all included
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• All Inclusive Smart Package
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  Great guide,round trip bullet train tickets, uber taxi fares ,tasty lunch, one garden ticket, boat ride are all included.
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• Local tasty lunch( If “All inclusive tour ” is booked)
• Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
• Boat Ride in the canal ( If ” All Inclusive Tour” is Booked)
• Entrance fee to one garden( If ” All Inclusive Tour” is Booked)

• Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If”All incluisve” option is not selected)
• Lunch, food and drinks (if ” All Inclusive “option is not booked)
• Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)

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• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Please wear comfortable shoes

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Sunny Private Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 285 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.